The Kenko Life Raises Seed Funding to Redefine Everyday Nutrition in India

he Kenko Life, a Bengaluru-based health-first food company founded by Neeraj Kumar and Vivek Chandran, has successfully raised seed funding to strengthen its foundation and drive its next phase of growth. The funding round was led by Rainmatter, Zerodha’s health-focused investment arm, along with participation from Aniketh Jain, Co-founder of Kaleyra. The company’s earlier investment came from R. Raghunathan, Co-founder of Prizm Payment Services (now Hitachi Payment Services) and OPC Asset Solutions.

Since its launch in 2023, The Kenko Life has become one of Bengaluru’s fastest-growing health-focused food subscription brands. The company currently serves over 800 active subscribers, operates four cafés, and delivers more than 21,000 meals each month. With an impressive 300% year-on-year topline growth, Kenko has built a loyal customer base. This base is due to its focus on nutrition science, everyday convenience, and delicious, healthy food options.

With this fresh funding, Kenko plans to deepen its operations in Bengaluru and expand to Hyderabad. The company will also invest in product development, technology, and team expansion. Its upcoming plans include introducing clean-ingredient desserts, as well as calorie-counted Indian Thalis. They will also enhance kitchen capacity and delivery systems and launch a personalized consumer app to provide data-driven meal recommendations.

In addition, Kenko aims to expand its nutrition counselling services and improve its eco-friendly packaging. They will also educate consumers about the benefits of calorie- and macro-counted eating through targeted marketing campaigns. Over the next 18 to 24 months, the company plans to operate six cafés, launch its mobile app, and introduce two new product lines. These include Protein Packed Low Calorie No Sugar Desserts and High Protein Indian Thali Meals.

“At Rainmatter, we want to support founders who are solving health and nutrition challenges with a long-term view,” said Nithin Kamath, Founder & CEO of Zerodha. “Kenko is redefining healthy eating by making it tasty, affordable, and accessible for individuals and families. As awareness about clean eating grows in India, this segment will see significant growth.”

“People don’t want another diet chart — they want food that fits their lifestyle,” said Neeraj Kumar, Founder of The Kenko Life. “With this funding, we’re doubling down on what sets us apart — science-backed nutrition and meals that feel like home-cooked food.”

Vivek Chandran, Co-founder, added, “Healthy eating shouldn’t feel like a compromise. Our goal is to make everyday nutrition enjoyable and effortless. This round helps us expand to new cities and build deeper personalization through technology.”

India’s health-focused food services market, estimated at $2–3 billion, is growing rapidly at 20–25% CAGR. Within this market, subscription-based healthy meals are emerging as one of the fastest-growing segments. With its combination of nutrition expertise, strong community focus, and consistent quality, The Kenko Life is well-positioned. It is set to lead India’s shift toward sustainable and healthy eating habits.

About The Kenko Life
Founded in January 2023, The Kenko Life is a Bengaluru-based health-first food company. It offers personalized, nutritionist-backed meal subscriptions and clean-ingredient desserts crafted for the modern Indian lifestyle. By combining data-driven nutrition, convenience, and culinary creativity, Kenko aims to make healthy eating simple, enjoyable, and sustainable for all.